Tracking system and method

Abstract

A method, computer program product, and computing system for receiving IR-based location information and RFID-based location information for each of a plurality of RFID / IR tags that are associated with and configured to be releasably attached to a plurality of medical professionals within a medical facility. Position information is generated concerning each of the RFID / IR tags within the medical facility,

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RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 899,394, entitled “Abstract of RFID Patient Flow Monitoring” and filed on 4 Nov. 2013; the entire contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.[0002]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 018,022, entitled “Abstract of RFID Patient Flow Monitoring” and filed on 27 Jun. 2014; the entire contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0003]This disclosure relates to tracking systems and, more particularly, to systems that track the movement and encounters of medical professionals, staff, patients and devices within a medical facility.BACKGROUND[0004]In various types of businesses, organizations and institutions (e.g., medical facilities, office buildings, general workplaces, factories, and warehouses), numerous people and devices / equipment may be utilized to perform various tasks. Unfortunately, when thes...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a computer-implemented method and computer program product for using IR-based and RFID-based sensors to track the location of medical professionals and patients in a medical facility. This allows for better tracking and management of medical professionals and devices, improving their efficiency and reducing their time in the facility. The system can also generate time-based movement information and determine the level of performance between medical professionals and patients or medical devices based on the location information. Overall, this technology helps to optimize the delivery of medical care and improve the overall performance of medical professionals.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, when these businesses, organizations and institutions are large, the monitoring of the location and utilization of these people and devices / equipment may prove to be an arduous task.

Further, the movement / utilization of devices / equipment is more difficult, as it would require a person to actively monitor the use of these devices / equipment.

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